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Jobless claims dip, spending up in sign of rebound
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In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000 last week for the first time since January.
White House: Exit plan from Afghanistan is key
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The White House says President Barack Obama is placing heavy emphasis on how the United States eventually will withdraw from Afghanistan even as he plans to announce a troop increase next week.
Toyota to replace 4M gas pedals that could jam
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Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world's largest automaker.
Obama to outline US climate goals at Copenhagen
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President Barack Obama will commit the United States to a goal of substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade when he travels to a widely anticipated climate conference in Copenhagen next month.
Shuttle Atlantis leaves space station, headed home
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Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Wednesday, headed home with one astronaut eager to hold his newborn daughter for the first time and another who's been away from her young son since the summer.
Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in New Jersey
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Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey as "an intermediary step" that could lead to a run for the White House.
Obama's first pardon: A turkey named 'Courage'
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After 10 months in office, President Barack Obama granted his first pardon - to "Courage," a turkey spared the Thanksgiving table.
Federer reclaims year-end No. 1 ranking
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Roger Federer has reclaimed his spot at the top of the tennis world, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for the fifth time in his career.
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